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lightest "traditional" pad?
« on: January 23, 2016, 07:36:00 AM »
is the GN Legend or Newbery SPS?
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Re: lightest "traditional" pad?
« Reply #1 on: January 23, 2016, 02:37:32 PM »
Gray Nicolls Legend are lighter.
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Re: lightest "traditional" pad?
« Reply #2 on: January 23, 2016, 03:23:54 PM »
Quote from: Cover_Drive on January 23, 2016, 02:37:32 PM
Gray Nicolls Legend are lighter.

Thanks...you probably saved me some $$$. I have the GN Legends, but with this damn blizzard outside, have no choice but to sit online and click on items I don't need!
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Re: lightest "traditional" pad?
« Reply #3 on: January 23, 2016, 05:47:56 PM »
Newbury pads have always been quite heavy I found
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Re: lightest "traditional" pad?
« Reply #4 on: January 24, 2016, 04:26:44 AM »
Quote from: brokenbat on January 23, 2016, 03:23:54 PM
Thanks...you probably saved me some $$$. I have the GN Legends, but with this damn blizzard outside, have no choice but to sit online and click on items I don't need!

Stay safe in East Coast of America, it looks pretty bad.

Honestly, Newbery SPS pads are really not on par with Legends. I had given away mine to someone, Legends are by FAR most comfortable traditional style pads I have ever worn.

Newbery SPS pads look great but aren't as light or comfortable as Legends.
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Re: lightest "traditional" pad?
« Reply #5 on: June 22, 2016, 09:33:02 AM »
It would be interesting to see some actual weights of pads on here.
Having looked at a couple of online reviews (by IJC). They show GN Legends at 852gms per pad,
GN Prestige at 926gms per pad and
GN Supernova 900 at 860gms.
Does anyone else want to chime in with the actual weight of their pads?

David
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Re: lightest "traditional" pad?
« Reply #6 on: June 22, 2016, 10:03:12 AM »
I've got the GN Omega 1500 pads and they feel really light, i'll weigh them when in get home tonight
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Re: lightest "traditional" pad?
« Reply #7 on: June 22, 2016, 10:07:06 AM »
PRYZM Cricket pads are just under 760g each. No heavy cane in them with top level protection.
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Re: lightest "traditional" pad?
« Reply #8 on: June 22, 2016, 01:58:47 PM »
Bought some MB Malik reserve edition pads and they are very light.
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Re: lightest "traditional" pad?
« Reply #9 on: June 22, 2016, 02:04:07 PM »
i have the gn legends and they are very light and extremely comfortable, you hardly notice your wearing them
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Re: lightest "traditional" pad?
« Reply #10 on: June 22, 2016, 02:45:15 PM »
Shax12 and Raza147, it would be interesting to know the actual weights per pad - if you happen to have access to any kitchen scales...

Best wishes,

David
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Re: lightest "traditional" pad?
« Reply #11 on: June 22, 2016, 03:45:22 PM »
Really interested too.
Being old,lazy and no longer in charge of my legs, lighter pads would be a boon to my running between the wickets

Any forum sponsors with any offers also would be most welcome ?ha
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Re: lightest "traditional" pad?
« Reply #12 on: June 22, 2016, 04:02:14 PM »
Just weighed a few in and....

Charlie French PPR1 - 937g each
Reaper R1 - 974g each
Aldred - 959g each
Red Ink X1 - 869g each
Reaper R2 (not traditional looking though) - 656g each
Helygen Momentum - 988g each
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Re: lightest "traditional" pad?
« Reply #13 on: June 22, 2016, 04:04:05 PM »
Reaper?
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Re: lightest "traditional" pad?
« Reply #14 on: June 22, 2016, 04:06:03 PM »
Yep, Reaper are a company from Reading way on.
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